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Training seen as cure to turnover

13 December 2001, Nursery World

Early years minister Catherine Ashton last week acknowledged that the Government needs to deal with the problem of turnover of staff in the childcare sector - but made no mention...

Quote of the week

13 December 2001, Nursery World

'Partnership as a form of government, particularly when the partnership is encouraged by the Government to distance itself from its accountable body, is not good government.' John Sinnott, chief executive...

Qualified staff levels set out for standards

13 December 2001, Nursery World

Just half the staff in any pre-school setting should be required to be qualified under the new national standards - whether to NVQ2 or NVQ3 level - the Scottish Executive...

Childminders get advice on abuse

13 December 2001, Nursery World

Registered childminders throughout Scotland are to benefit from guidance and training on child protection through a new project launched by the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA). The project will provide training...

In brief...A course on the infectious

13 December 2001, Nursery World

A course on the infectious illnesses HIV and hepatitis B is available for childminders on CD-Rom and the internet. Glenrothes College in Fife has developed the 'HIV, Related Illnesses and...

In brief...The HM Inspectorate

13 December 2001, Nursery World

The HM Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) has been awarded a Charter Mark for excellence in public service. It is the first education inspectorate in the UK to win...

In brief...People living in Scotland

13 December 2001, Nursery World

People living in Scotland are the most likely in the UK to say that children with a learning difficulty should be taught in a mainstream school, a survey by the...

Private nurseries defend practice

13 December 2001, Nursery World

Readers of Nursery World Scotland have sought to defend private nurseries against the accusation that they are 'havens of bad practice' made in a recent letter published in the magazine....

Quote of the week

13 December 2001, Nursery World

'Unless she has utterly reliable (and affordable) childcare, and a heart of stone, a mother will find herself working part-time for a smaller salary.' Amanda Craig, the Sunday Times

Ofsted chiefs defend its work before MPs

13 December 2001, Nursery World

Ofsted's two chief executives gave a robust account of the education watchdog's work and performance over the past year to the Education and Skills Select Committee last week. Both Maggie...